Thrilled to hear that Connemara Rugby Team secured their place in Division 3 yesterday by beating Carlow RFC by 25 -21. Connemara RFC is aptly described in their web site as 'a vibrant, community-based rugby club unique for it's location in Clifden, Co Galway, one of Ireland's most beautiful areas'. What it doesn't say as clearly is that the club is called after the famous trout fishing fly 'the Connemara Black' which is used extensively to outwit the wily wild brown trout in the lakes of Connemara. Indeed they are well named as they have proven on occasion to have been 'a thorn in the ointment' as it were, of many a more illustrious rugby club visiting on match days. Such has been their renown they they have even been compared with the famous New Zealand All Blacks. And that is a compliment to both clubs!!
However, because their players are all amateurs and locally based they have had more than their fair share of injuries. For example, the great Gerry King has retired for three years in a row but has had to be recalled again to action each year to bolster a fragile young defence. But now, joy of joys, their status is secure for another year and there should be a great atmosphere in Griffins Bar in Clifden on Sat April 10th after the last match of the season against Naas.
Everyone who can should come and support a great community club!!
Check out their web site for more news and photos.
Congratulations again to the Connemara Blacks for acting as a wonderful example to all who doubt the capacity of amateur to provide great rugby football entertainment for small local communities.
Attached find photo of the players in action.
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